Weather

Lessons Learned From Being Caught In The Fog

The sonar — and then the horns — went on the fritz just when thick fog rolled in, making them sitting ducks for collision or grinding aground

Boat Sound Signals: Time To Sound Off

When caught in a situation with restricted visibility, you'll need know how to let others know where you're located — and interpret where they are.

5 Ways To Sharpen Your Sailing Skills At Home

From knot tying apps to sailing simulators, there's plenty to occupy the land-locked or winter-bound sailor.

Marine Weather Routers: They Know When You Should Go

Professional marine weather routing involves a whole lot more than reaching for that cool app on your smartphone or tablet.

Keeping an Eye on the Weather

Boaters should have a basic understanding of how the weather works - that can give you a valuable head start on preparation.

Data Buoys: Sentinels Of The Sea

Data buoys provide real-time wind and water conditions that help make boating better — and safer. Get to know these helpful weather watchdogs.

Coping With Sudden Fog

Whether or not you have radar or other electronic navigational devices, a few simple steps can make the pea soup more palatable.

How To Read Clouds

Learning what clouds can tell us is a useful skill that will help decide if it's safe to head out for a grand day on the water or weather a storm in port.

Navigating Fog

Even with all the electronic eyes and ears on our modern vessels, fog at sea can bring on disorientation, panic, and danger. Here's how to get ready and deal with it.